The Vision of John Paul II: Assessing His Thought and Influence

The Vision of John Paul II assesses the writings, work, and ecclesial Vision of this long-serving pontiff. Moving beyond the scope of so many other books on John Paul II, this volume seeks to fill a gap by focusing on his lasting influence on pressing issues facing the church today: social justice, women's roles, collegiality, ecumenism, and interreligious dialogue. Readers will appreciate the contributions of internationally known and respected scholars:

Contributors include:

Michael Walsh -- Ronald Modras -- Paul McPartlan -- Gerard Mannion -- Judith Merkle
Jim Voiss -- Charles E. Curran -- Mario I. Aguilar -- Susan Rakoczy
Paul Lakeland -- Gemma Simmonds -- Raymond G. Helmick -- Peter Phan

This accessibly written volume allows readers to engage with a variety of viewpoints and to understand the ways in which the legacy of John Paul II continues to impact today's church.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081465309X
• ISBN13: 9780814653098
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"